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How do you raise a child who loves to write? Inspiring a child to write a story of her own can give her a confidence boost in her own creative skills. It can also help a child to consolidate literacy … Continue reading →

The other day I saw a communication book for adults where someone had put lines through the “not correct” words and written the “correct” words beside. Admittedly, the message was a bit confusing but when you reread the message it … Continue reading →

What way does the willow grow where you live? There are some special willows that grow in the Arctic. The branches help to protect the plants from the cold wind. Can you draw a Polar Willow that grows in the … Continue reading →

Writing activities should be exciting and what could be more exciting than writing a journal about things that you have done together with an alien. Imagine how fun it would be to write about the day when you took an … Continue reading →

Opinion and persuasive writing can be fun! But you may need some inspiring prompts to capture your imagination and to help you find a purpose. If the writing prompts help a child find a purpose, it is easier for her … Continue reading →

Photo: Pixabay Autumn is an springing time to perfect the story-writing or storytelling skills. Cooler temperatures sweep in and the warm summer rain is transformed into cold icy drops. The wind pounding the windows can spark imagine. So can colourful … Continue reading →

A good question sparks ideas and creates a dialogue. Not a bad starting point for a story. How do you get inspired to write a story? Children love listening to stories! Yet writing your own stories can be a bit … Continue reading →

I made posters that can be used to support children’s observations when exploring Biomimicry with Young Children. You can put poster up in your home or the classroom and let your child/students add their own observations. You can also add … Continue reading →

Eyes! Geckos with zig-zagged pupils. Chameleons that can look at two directions at the same time. And frogs that can see above the surface while they are underwater! Eyes are a great topic to explore when you are talking about … Continue reading →

Photo: Making Art Happen Ah, how i wish I could fill my room with giant mushroom. But daydreaming about a walk in the forest filled with giant toadstools, mushrooms, acorns, conkers, hedgehogs. . . might be just as good. Marvell … Continue reading →

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